A popular Baltimore City school principal is retiring after 45 years on the job.Mobile users tap here for videoEdna Greer decided to retire a month into the school year. Tuesday was her last day at Leith Walk Elementary-Middle School.Greer has quite a reputation for getting things done in and out of the classroom. A few years ago, she helped get funding for a $32 million school addition and repair."I've had mixed feelings. First of all, it's time. You know when it's time. It's time to move on to some other things but I'm going to miss the children and the teachers," Greer said.And her staff will miss her. Greer made the rounds Tuesday at Leith Walk one last time in the place she has called a home away from home."I think about their future and I know that they are Leith Walk, one of the best schools in the country, and I know that they are going to be great students," Greer said.It was an emotional day of sorts filled with plenty of hugs from staff members and students, and there were gifts from the heart.When asked what has been the formula that has worked for her, Greer said, "Old school. My mother was a principal. I believe in high standards, I believe in getting into classrooms, I believe in listening to the students, I believe in the vocabulary, which I do every day."Now, Greer expects to spend time with two new grandchildren -- twins -- born just this month. She said she'll have plenty time to reflect on the positive."I did my best and I did it for the children. It was all about children, and everybody who knows me -- teachers, parents and students -- know that every decision I made was for children," Greer said.Even though she's retired, Greer said she will be back on the campus.

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A popular Baltimore City school principal is retiring after 45 years on the job.

Edna Greer decided to retire a month into the school year. Tuesday was her last day at Leith Walk Elementary-Middle School.

Greer has quite a reputation for getting things done in and out of the classroom. A few years ago, she helped get funding for a $32 million school addition and repair.

"I've had mixed feelings. First of all, it's time. You know when it's time. It's time to move on to some other things but I'm going to miss the children and the teachers," Greer said.

And her staff will miss her. Greer made the rounds Tuesday at Leith Walk one last time in the place she has called a home away from home.

"I think about their future and I know that they are Leith Walk, one of the best schools in the country, and I know that they are going to be great students," Greer said.

It was an emotional day of sorts filled with plenty of hugs from staff members and students, and there were gifts from the heart.

When asked what has been the formula that has worked for her, Greer said, "Old school. My mother was a principal. I believe in high standards, I believe in getting into classrooms, I believe in listening to the students, I believe in the vocabulary, which I do every day."

Now, Greer expects to spend time with two new grandchildren -- twins -- born just this month. She said she'll have plenty time to reflect on the positive.

"I did my best and I did it for the children. It was all about children, and everybody who knows me -- teachers, parents and students -- know that every decision I made was for children," Greer said.